I think the ecosystem supporting more rapid funding decisions in this vein is strongly worthwhile, and this is an opportunity to take advantage of Marcus' position, network and expertise.
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Pip Foweraker
4 days ago
I think the ecosystem supporting more rapid funding decisions in this vein is strongly worthwhile, and this is an opportunity to take advantage of Marcus' position, network and expertise.
Pip Foweraker
about 1 month ago
An unusual number of people making contributions to the field now came into it through unusual means, and many of them express regret at not having found out about it earlier.
I think strategies like this are a novel experiment in improving the rate of exposing bright minds to AI safety memes at scale and can pose as an effective filtering mechanism to spark both curiosity and engagement.
Pip Foweraker
about 1 month ago
I have confidence in Sean and Jack's previous work and think it's worth boosting efforts to keep things like this operating in Australia. Bridging the ACNC registration gap seems worthwhile.
Pip Foweraker
2 months ago
This seems worthwhile in terms of cost to likely payoff ratio, and operational costs like this are something I generally endorse funding.
Pip Foweraker
4 months ago
This seems tractable, worthwhile, and a good strategic investment to either bolster or highlight concerns on the use of stunners.
Pip Foweraker
4 months ago
I have a high expectation of good outcomes from this project if it is funded. Partnering cleverly with other actors in the ecosystem is a big green flag in my eyes.
This is a well prepared proposal, and the core team seem very well positioned to execute on this.
Disclosures: I helped with the budget a bit, and I know Tzu Kit Chan socially
Pip Foweraker
7 months ago
Given the quality of content produced previously, this seems like a great way of continuing on that success and a reasonable budget for the effort and likely outcomes.
Pip Foweraker
7 months ago
I have endorsed Good Ancestors in the past and in other venues, have supported them privately, and continue to believe Greg and the team are doing great work and deserve funding.
Their impact to marginal dollar value is and will remain high for the next few years, given their network and leverage into existing processes with the Federal Australian government.
| For | Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyptus Research: Bridge Funding | 19 days ago | project donation | 20 |
| CaML - AGI alignment to nonhumans | about 2 months ago | project donation | 15 |
| Manifund Bank | 2 months ago | deposit | +100 |
| Safe AI Germany (SAIGE) | 3 months ago | project donation | 20 |
| Forethought | 3 months ago | project donation | 20 |
| Is electrical stunning a humane slaughter method for decapods? | 4 months ago | project donation | 20 |
| Good Ancestors (Australia) | 4 months ago | project donation | 20 |
| Manifund Bank | 4 months ago | deposit | +100 |